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IGSHPA is a member-driven, non-profit organization that promotes the use of ground source heat pump technology worldwide through education and communication. Headquartered in Stillwater, Oklahoma; IGSHPA utilizes state-of-the-art facilities for conducting GSHP system installation training and geothermal research.

IADG celebrating over 30 years of partnerships and success. Iowa Area Development Group provides consultation and assistance services that promote business growth, economic diversification and community vitality in our membership communities.

Iowa Economic Development Authority offers a variety of programs and services to strengthen economic and community vitality. IEDA administers several state and federal programs, and provides resources to assist individuals, communities and businesses to reinvest, recover and revitalize to make their vision a reality.

Renew Rural Iowa is an innovative program through Iowa Farm Bureau, designed to enhance the overall value of an existing or new small town business to encourage reinvestment within their community. RRIA combines unique education and hands-on mentoring with a network of funding opportunities.

NREDA is a professional organization that provides members valuable assistance with their economic development, key account management, community and infrastructure development, or other rural development programs.

Serve Our Co-ops; Serve Our Country is a nationwide initiative to honor and employ veterans, military service members, and their spouses. Cooperatives across the country work together by joining this coalition to collaboratively increase employment opportunities for veterans and military spouses across the co-op network.

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is a economic and community development organization serving Central Iowa. Together with 21 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce and 5,300 business members, the Partnership grows opportunity, creates jobs, and promotes the best place to build a business, career and future.

The Iowa Prosperity Project is a non-partisan effort to protect and grown jobs in Iowa. The Project is managed by ABI. Through interactive tools and information located on the web site, you can easily locate your government leaders, identify their opinions on issues and take action through advocacy and voting.

Rural Development is a branch of the USDA. RD offers technical assistance and programs that help rural Americans build strong economies to improve their quality of life.

Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives is a national network of electric cooperatives across 46 states that provides resources and leverages partnerships to help member cooperatives and their employees better engage and serve their members. By working together, Touchstone Energy cooperatives stand as a source of power and information to their 32 million member-owners every day.